1. Kilimanjaro is to as Aconcagua is to South America

2. The Himalayas are to ASIA as the Alps are to

3. Which group of people came to Jamaica as indentured servants in 1845? The      

4. Hassan and his family moved from Syria to live in Jamaica. In Jamaica, Mr. Hassan is a/an .

5. Which of the following events happened in the twentieth century?

6. Why did the East Indians migrate to the Caribbean during the 19th century? They migrated for .

7. Read the statement: Life for the Chinese indentured servants was not what they expected

Which of the following BEST supports the statement? Chinese indentured servants .

8. Read the passage:

Before apprenticeship, enslaved Africans as well as their children had to work for long hours. But the days when plantation owners could force former enslaved Africans to work eighteen hours a day were no more. Under apprenticeship, the former enslaved Africans were supposed to only work 40 hours per week. In addition, children under six years old had to be freed.

Based on the information in the passage, which conclusion is TRUE?

9. Read the passage:

Alton wants to interview the president of a Heritage Club in his parish. He wants to get information about the experiences of East Indian immigrants on sugar plantations during the 19th and 20th century.

Which question should Alton ask in order to get the information he needs?

10. In Jamaica, the Diwali Festival is frequently celebrated among the                                                                                                                 .

11. Read the statement: The Chinese and East Indians have made significant contributions to Jamaica’s economy.

Which source would BEST provide factual and reliable information to support this statement?

12. Which was NOT an achievement of Sir Alexander Bustamante? He________________________-

13. Read the passage: Festivals generally showcase the customs, traditions and certain aspects of the historical life of
a country. Festivals are also used to celebrate important events in a family, community or  nation.

Based on information in the passage, which conclusion can be drawn about the importance of festivals?  Festivals are_____.

14. Every year, on a particular day, Jamaicans celebrate the removal of British control over specific functions of our country.  This day is called_____.

15. Which leader was involved in the independence movement in Haiti?

16. A dependent country in the Caribbean may NOT want to seek independence because it chooses to _____.

17. How was the path to independence for Jamaica different from that of Cuba?  The countries paths were different because_____.

18. Alex used the four questions below to gather information for his research. Read them carefully then use them to answer.

What role did Toussaint L'Overture play in Haiti’s path to independence?
 How did Jamaica achieve its independence?
 What were the benefits of independence for Haiti and Jamaica?
 How did the path to independence taken by Haiti and Jamaica affect them?

Which of the following is most likely the focus of Alex’s research?

19. Which BEST describes one way in which both Jamaica and Haiti celebrate their
Independence Day?

They both celebrate by_____.

20. A citizen of a dependent country is most likely to _____.

21. A Grade 6 student has to write an essay on Jamaica’s reason for seeking independence. Which source would be LEAST helpful for writing the essay?

22. Read the source below then use it to answer item.

Based on the information in the source, which BEST illustrates what CARIFESTA helps to maintain?

23. CARIFESTA is an EFFECTIVE way of preserving Caribbean culture. Do you agree with this statement?

24. Read Sources 1 and 3 below and examine Source 2 closely then use them to answer items.

Based on the sources, which is the most recent change made to the Jamaican Coat of Arms?

25. Which source(s) provide(s) an explanation for why parts of Jamaica’s Coat of Arms were changed over the years?